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August Birthstones

Peridot A Gemstone Of Spiritual Purity

August's birthstone, Peridot, is a light green gem with a mystical
history.
Peridot is the Modern birthstone for people born during the month of
August, with
Jade as the Traditional birthstone. Star Sapphire, Alexandrite, and
Carnelian as well as many other
Pale Green Gemstones are considered the Alternative birthstones by Gem Dealers,
Jewelry Designers, and Jewelry Manufacturers.

Pronounced "pear-a-doe, " Peridot belongs to a mineral
group known as Olivines. The yellowish green kind is called Chrysolite, a gem
mentioned in the Bible as one of the decorations on the high priest's
breastplate. The olive-green version is called Olivine. Sometimes called
"the poor man's emerald, " the name Peridot comes from a Greek word "faridat, "
which means "gem." It is also often referred to as "poor man's emerald".

The traditional lime-green color associated with the Peridot makes it a popular
gemstone for jewelry. How deep its green color will be, depends on how much iron
is in the crystal structure. Whatever its shade, through the ages its color was
thought to reflect many spiritual aspects of life.

The first documented source of
Peridot was 4,000 years ago
on an island off Egypt now called Zabargard. Early Crusaders called the isle on
St. John's Island, and brought its green gems with them back to Europe. The
ancients thought of Peridot as a springtime stone and considered it one of
Mother Nature's gifts. However, if someone dreamed about Peridot, the dream was
said to be a sign of coming danger.
Christians also considered Peridot sacred. Today, Catholic bishops traditionally
wear rings decorated with Peridot and amethyst, symbolizing the purity and
morality of their church office.

As the stone assigned to those born in August, Peridot is
said to impart love, faithfulness, truth and loyalty to its wearers. It's also
thought to enhance prosperity, growth, and openness.

Many New Age healers believe that Peridot is one of the few stones to which no
negative energy will cling. It's said to improve mental clarity and to have a
beneficial effect on the gall bladder and the liver, as well as the lungs, lymph
system, breasts and sinuses.

Today
Peridot has moved far beyond the Egyptian isle where it was first
discovered. The lovely green gem is mined in Arizona and Hawaii, Myanmar,
Australia, Norway, South Africa and Brazil, making Peridot a citizen of the
world.

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